| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| What topic | Affirmation |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome students to today's English lesson focused on the topic of affirmation. Today, we will explore the concept of affirmation and its importance in our daily lives.
To start things off, let's do a quick warm-up activity. Please take out a pen and paper and write down three things you like about yourself. Remember, these can be physical traits, personality characteristics, talents, or achievements.
Once you have your three things listed, turn to a partner and share your list. Take turns listening and responding to each other's lists, making sure to show appreciation for one another's qualities.
Now that we have shown some appreciation for one another, let's dive deeper into the topic of affirmation. Affirmation is defined as the process of acknowledging and recognizing someone's worth and value. It is a powerful tool that can boost self-esteem and confidence, and strengthen relationships with others.
Think of a time when someone affirmed you or your accomplishments. How did it make you feel? What did it encourage you to do?
Affirmation can be both spoken and demonstrated through actions. It is important to try and incorporate affirmation into our daily lives, both for ourselves and for those around us.
For this activity, I want you to think of someone in your life who you feel could benefit from some affirmation. It could be a friend, family member, or even a classmate.
Take a moment to write down some positive characteristics or traits about this person. Then, I want you to create a personalized affirmation card for them. You can draw, write a letter, or even create a video. The goal is to show this person that they are valued and appreciated.
Today we have explored the concept of affirmation and its importance in our daily lives. We have practiced affirming ourselves and others, and have created a personalized affirmation message for someone in our lives.
Remember, affirmation is a powerful tool that can change someone's day or even their life. Let's try to incorporate affirmation into our daily routines, and continue to spread positivity and kindness to those around us.